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Step 4: Research Methods
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Open in new tab The objective of this module is to equip students with the research methods and techniques for implementing their team projects. Upon completion of the module, your students will be able to: choose the right methods for the specific research questions related to urban challenges; design an interdisciplinary research plan; communicate research results in a team; gain practical experience in using different research methods in an urban context; give feedback to peers; manage research projects; and analyse, synthetise, and critically evaluate information.
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